As we anticipate the arrival on our coast of debris pulled out to sea in the 2011 Japanese tsunami, many questions and concerns have arisen in the minds of the public. These deal with everything from derelict “ghost” ships to what they might do with items they could encounter while beachcombing.

In an effort to encourage dialog between citizens and agencies about how to effectively deal with tsunami debris, Clallam Marine Resources Committee is partnering with Surfrider Foundation, hosting a Tsunami Debris workshop series and planning session led by renowned oceanographer, Curt Ebbesmeyer, to share information and science about tsunami marine debris.

The presentations and workshops will take place the week of May 21st in Port Angeles and Sequim.

This event was funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Clallam Marine Resources Committee. The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not neccessarily reflect the views of NOAA or any of its subagencies